In this regard, the agency called for installing Russian security…
In this regard, the agency called for installing Russian security certificates on their devices: 'To maintain secure access to Russian websites, online stores, banks, marketplaces and other resources, we recommend installing Ministry of Digital Development security certificates.'
Consensus
- Some Russian websites may open incorrectly or display warnings about unsafe connections when accessed via foreign browsers like Chrome, Safari, or Edge.
- The issue stems from the revocation of international SSL certificates by foreign certification authorities due to sanctions.
- The Ministry of Digital Development recommends installing domestic SSL certificates issued by MinTsifry to maintain secure access.
- The recommended certificates are safe to install and do not affect device operation.
- Instructions and certificate files are available on the 'Gosuslugi' portal.
- The 'Yandex Browser' already has a built-in Russian security certificate.
Points of divergence
- GlobalSign began forcibly revoking certificates for Russian companies in mid-June, affecting 15-20 thousand second-level domains; over 300 domains belonging to 44 companies were initially targeted. — meduza
- The messaging app Telega had its certificate revoked by GlobalSign two months prior and was later removed from the App Store, with developers announcing project closure in late June. — meduza
- On July 20, users reported outages on Apple's App Store; Roskomnadzor stated it did not restrict the service’s operation. — vm
- The Ministry of Digital Development emphasized that certificate installation is safe and does not impact device performance, referencing a 2022 launch date for these certificates. — vedomosti
Coverage (11 sources)
- Ministry of Digital Development urges Russians to switch to domestic security certificates and recommends (risky) 'Yandex Browser' — Meduza
- Ministry of Digital Development warns about incorrect opening of Russian websites in foreign browsers — Дождь
- Ministry of Digital Development warns about incorrect opening of Russian websites in foreign browsers — Дождь (Telegram)
- Ministry of Digital Development urges switching to its own certificates for access to Russian websites — Вечерняя Москва
- Ministry of Digital Development warns that Russian websites may open incorrectly in foreign browsers like Chrome, Edge and Safari — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Ministry of Digital Economy recommended installing Russian security certificates on gadgets — Ведомости
- Ministry of Digital Development Recommends Installing a Russian Security Certificate — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Ministry of Digital Development recommended transitioning to Russian security certificates — Вести
- Ministry of Digital Economy recommended Russians install security certificates on gadgets — Коммерсантъ
- Ministry of Digital Development urges users to switch to its security certificates for access to Russian services — Интерфакс
- Ministry of Digital Economy recommended its security certificates for access to Russian services — Москва 24
Key entities
- Ministry of Digital Development
- SSL certificates
- Moscow
- Russia
- Yandex Browser
- Ministry of Digital Development
- Ministry of Digital Development
- Ministry of Digital Development
- INTERFAX.RU
- TASS
- RBC
- GlobalSign
- State Services
- Russia
- Sa